[AccessD] Freelancing

That is one of the severe limitations of a truly access based product,
you are limited on the platform it can be run from....

Drew

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From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 2:35 PM
To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving
Subject: Re: [AccessD] Freelancing


It's Access -- the work for Access developers is disappearing. :(
Consider SQL Server. Don't forget apps for smartphones -- big business
right now. I'm not sure anyone's getting rich, but it's something to
fill in empty hours!

Susan H.


> Hey Susan
> Your article was an eye opener.
> I have been producing database applications for over 20 years. No ego 
> being inferred but I figure I have produced  quality products that are

> 99.9% bullet proof (many are still in use today). But I feel I am 
> going the way of the dinosaur. Since the 2008 recession I have found 
> that most companies no longer want to spend money to save money (no 
> matter want you do to try and convince them of such). To be honest, on

> my end, the market is drying up.
> I
> am kind of looking at leaving ACCESS and starting to develop 
> customized iPad/iPod (whatever) "Apps" for clients. If that doesn't 
> work then I will be buying a "Weenie" wagon and hanging out at the 
> beach. Not a boo hoo scenario, just reality.

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